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Black Woods, Blue Sky

By: Eowyn Ivey
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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 Where there is wonder, there is love - an unforgettable story of the beauty and savagery of the Alaskan wilderness, from the author of the million-copy international bestseller, The Snow Child.

'I read with my heart in my mouth, filled with wonder' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
'An enthralling novel about the endurance of love, the power of forgiveness and the savage, irresistible allure of wild places' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train

Birdie's keeping it together, of course she is. So she's a little hungover on her shifts, and has to bring her daughter to the lodge while she waits tables, but Emaleen never goes hungry. It's a tough town to be a single mother, and Birdie just needs to get by.
And then Birdie meets Arthur, who is quieter than most men, but makes her want to listen; who is gentle with Emaleen, and understands Birdie's fascination with the mountains in whose shadow they live. When Arthur asks Birdie and Emaleen to leave the lodge and make a home, just the three of them, in his off-grid cabin, Birdie's answer, in a heartbeat, is yes.

Out in the wilderness Birdie's days are harsher and richer than she ever imagined possible. Here she will feel truly at one with nature. Here she, and Emaleen, will learn the whole, fearful truth about Arthur.©2025 Eowyn Ivey (P)2025 Random House Audio Fantasy Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Wilderness Heartfelt Alaska
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I loved this book and the narration was excellent. The way she describes nature and landscapes transports the reader straight into that world. Wildlife and emotion are so well observed. Just brilliant.

Evocative and imaginative

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This book deserves much more than 5 stars. Be prepared for a story you will never forget.

Wonderful

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A slow slow novel but with beautiful descriptions. Really disliked main character Birdie and her irresponsible parenting

Beautiful narration

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Heart felt thanks to Eowyn Ivey for this extraordinary novel. I was overwhelmed by the tapestry of emotions woven throughout the story, regret, concern, sorrow, joy and, most of all, unconditional love, all played out against the backdrop of the Alaskan landscape. The final scene, so perfect in every way, will stay with me for a very long time.
Pam Hyett

My new number 1 favourite book

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I have Read The Snow Child and The Bright Edges of the World and really enjoyed both, This book sadly was just dull and lacking in any real purpose.

lacking

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